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Osman Nuri Topbas Islam: Spirit and Form, which throws light on the basic principles of Islam from the spiritual perspective, is a reference book in all regards.

The book talks about the three important steps that take a human being to the presence of the Divine. Islam, the first of these steps, is to surrender. The second is submission, the state of mind that finds its true meaning once crowned with faith or im

Osman Nuri Topbas The author, Osman Nuri Topbas, currently lives in Istanbul. He has received both a traditional and a modern education. He has written many books on different aspects of Islam as a religion and as a civilization. One recurring theme in his writings bears on the importance of mercy, love, and care in our social relations as the very fabric of an authentic Islamic way of life.

Osman Nuri Topbas The Secret in the Love for God was penned to engrave hearts with the love of Allah and His Prophet, through words reflecting a love of the kind straight from the author’s heart. It consists of two main chapters.

Osman Nuri Topbas The most important things that give one’s life a meaning are taqwâ (piety) and sincerity. Taqwâ is to curb one’s fleshly desires and to strengthen the spiritual potential through prayers to God and doing good deeds for humanity. Hence taqwâ is required in every field of life, in our belief, worship, in our dealings with others, even in our every breath.

Osman Nuri Topbas In this humble work at hand, we will therefore attempt to focus on the importance of contemplating and sensing, a primary legacy of the Blessed Prophet –upon him blessings and peace-, their benefits and their proper way of actualization.

Osman Nuri Topbas The Tears of the Heart is a compilation of the timeless truths of the Mathnawi.The work elucidates the parables carefully chosen from the Mathnawi in light of the Quran and Sunnah, filtered through the vast ocean of the heart. These parables help one gain acquaintance with his own ego, acknowledge his Creator and penetrate into the truth of matter.

Osman Nuri Topbas Each breath we take takes us closer to our last; and the last breath will be a lucid mirror reflecting the life we would have led up till then.Each person is to his own light or darkness to the eternal land. The way we die, after all, reflects the way we have lived and the way we are resurrected reflects the way we have died.

Osman Nuri Topbas Sufism: A Path towards the Internalization of Faith (Ihsân). There is no doubt that Sufism represents the heart, essence and spiritual dimension of Islam. Islam elevates the human characteristics of spirituality and love inherent in the hearts of believers up to their zeniths, especially when this essence and spirit of Islam take the form of practice in the actions of capable people.

Osman Nuri Topbas A waqf is benevolence institutionalized, in a society made up of individuals actuated by the consciousness of providing charity in the way of the Almighty. The work Endowment, Charity and Service in Islam seeks to serve as a guide book for Muslims doing their part in non-government organizations of the kind, thriving in charitable and voluntary work.

Osman Nuri Topbas The Story of the Reed instills humankind with drops of life from that vast ocean. Couplets from the Mathnawi, specially chosen by the author with reference to contemporary sensitivities, are given extensive interpretations.

Osman Nuri Topbas Since the friends of God are heirs to the Prophets, they continue to practice the prophetic guidance and moral perfection for the rest of human beings. In other words, the friends of God are highly respected personalities for those who who didn't see the Compassion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) with respect to taking lessons from their exemplary actions.

Osman Nuri Topbas The most exceptional era in human history in terms of virtue, justice, altruism, and ethics was the era of the golden age of Islam. It is called a golden age because Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.), whose inward spirit many Muslims understand as the original cause of creation, was alive in the world during that time. The spiritual power of the Prophet shaped the era in which he lived.

Osman Nuri Topbas A result of a some diligent work, rather than presenting the life of Prophet Muhammad–blessings and peace be upon him-, the book instead brings to the fore his exemplary character; and searching for an answer to the question of ‘how a perfect Muslim ought to be’, seeks to present the characteristics of an ideal Muslim.

Osman Nuri Topbas All praise is due to Allah the Almighty, most compassionate, most beneficent, who treats us with mercy and benevolence, forgiving our sins. And may peace be upon our master, Prophet Muhammad, who was sent as a mercy to the worlds, and is the healer, harbinger, and intercessor of humanity.All existence in the universe rests upon Allah’s love and mercy, and Allah the Almighty treats humans with special benevolence. Even those without faith draw breath and find sustenance thanks to Allah’s mercy. Though it witnesses many kinds of cruelty, corruption, and rebellion, still the world is sustained through the endless mercy of Allah.

Osman Nuri Topbas Over and above laying emphasis on the instances of virtue witnessed throughout Muslim history, particularly since the time of Prophet Muhammad –blessings and peace be upon him- until today, the work at the same time evaluates the historical experiences from the vantage of contemporary relevance. Both volumes of the work present to the understanding of our times the timeless portraits of virtue.

Osman Nuri Topbas An unshakable rule of happiness is that the mind follows revelation, the heart is adorned with beautiful character and one is accepting of the unexpected surprises that occur in one's life. Once again true happiness is only possible when one accept the ups and downs of life, when one tolerates the difficulties, and one tries to reform oneself and look to the good of everything and submits to the Lord of the worlds.

Osman Nuri Topbas Marriage is the path of the prophets, the custom of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), the wellspring of new generations, the honor of man and woman, the castle of chastity and the privilege of human beings over the rest of creation.

Osman Nuri Topbas Marriage is the path of the prophets, the custom of the Messenger of Allah, the well spring of new generations, the honour of man and woman, the castle of chastity and the privilege of human beings over the rest of creation. After that, family is an indispensable means for reaching the love of Allah. This is the reason why Cheikh Osman Nuri TOPBAŞ Hoca Efendi give the affirmation demonstrated in this book that A peaceful home leads to a sort of Paradise on Earth.